Defibrillating
Defibrillating a Patient
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1 Attach the internal paddles adaptor cable (HP M1740A/B) to the paddle connec-
tor on the front of the defibrillator.
2 Slide the paddle connector lock towards the front of the defibrillator to secure
the cable.
3 Select correct paddle set size from Table 2-1, “Switchless Internal Paddles
Selection,” on page 2-8.
4 Attach the internal paddles set to the internal paddles adaptor cable. The pads
are correctly connected when the locking ring is twisted, locking the ears of the
connector to the adaptor cable.
Failure to correctly connect the internal paddles to the adaptor
cable can result in a failure to deliver energy to the patient.
5 Set the Energy Select control to the desired energy.
If the energy switch is set to a level greater than 50 joules, 50J MAXIMUM will be
displayed. If is pressed, the unit will only charge to 50 joules.
For safety and sterility when using the paddles, do not touch the
paddle beyond the fingerguard on the handle.
6 Apply the internal paddles.
7 Press .
8 Wait for the Charge Done indicators.
9 Press both Shock buttons at once to defibrillate. The Shock buttons are on
the cable connector housing.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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